The Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is kicking off again next week, April 29. For those of you who are new to the Big Chop, its a series of 10 paddle races that take place in English Bay every second Thursday throughout the summer. Its a great event for beginners and novices alike, with free demo clinics before each race hosted by MEC, and food and drinks afterward for the racers.

The Mountain Equipment Co-op Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is a 10 race series happening on Thursday evenings in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The race is open to OC 1 & 2, Kayaks, Paddleboards, and Canoes. The 2010 series starts on Thursday, April 29th, at 7pm.

Imagine. It’s a Thursday evening and you just got off work. It was a stressful day and you need a release. You head to the beach as the sun is setting. 100 boats are lined up off of the shore of Vanier Park. Kayakers vs canoers vs outriggers are all set to battle the 7-10km course. Think Cannonball Run on water. The gun goes off, the race starts, the paddles churn the water, and the bow of the boats stir up the wake. Sweating, heart beating, adrenaline flowing. You finish. You smile. New friends, cold drinks, and tasty food awaits you. What a night. The long workday is now the last thing on your mind. That’s what the Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is all about..

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The Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is kicking off again next week, April 30. For those of you who are new to the Big Chop, its a series of 10 paddle races that take place in English Bay every second Thursday throughout the summer. Its a great event for beginners and novices alike, with free demo clinics before each race hosted by MEC, and food and drinks afterward for the racers.

The Mountain Equiqment Co-op Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is a 10 race series happening on Thursday evenings in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The race is open to OC 1 & 2, Kayaks, Paddleboards, and Canoes. The 2009 series starts on Thursday, April 30th, at 7pm.

Imagine. It’s a Thursday evening and you just got off work. It was a stressful day and you need a release. You head to the beach as the sun is setting. 100 boats are lined up off of the shore of Vanier Park. Kayakers vs canoers vs outriggers are all set to battle the 7-10km course. Think Cannonball Run on water. The gun goes off, the race starts, the paddles churn the water, and the bow of the boats stir up the wake. Sweating, heart beating, adrenaline flowing. You finish. You smile. New friends, cold drinks, and tasty food awaits you. What a night. The long workday is now the last thing on your mind. That’s what the Big Chop Summer Paddle Series is all about..

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MEC is hosting a free clinic for those looking to learn about kayaking. “This clinic is intended to introduce members to the sport of kayaking. This course is perfect for those who have never paddled before or who consider themselves beginners.”

The clinic takes place on Thursday, Jun 26, at 5:15pm – 6:30pm in Vanier Park.

I believe these clinics are held before every “Big Chop” race event, so if you can’t make it on the 26th, check out the season race schedule on the Big Chop website.

To register call 1-800-474-7704.

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